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R-Kioski's that Juha_Koo mentioned are everywhere. Search for one closest to your route from R-Kioski -> top right "kioskihaku", add name of the city or postal code. I'm not an expert on these prepaid deals cause I've never had need for them but I bet there are other brands and other locations to buy them as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by MTA
Great entry list as usually...cannot wait to be there :D
Not a bad after all! Seven Finnish drivers behind the wheel of the World Rally Car. Just like old days :-)
Jari Ketomaa has to be close to top five and win some stages. Surely he will push like hell. Also interesting to see Mini´s speed and compare Matti Rantanen to Meeke and Sordo.
With the help of Volkswagen Motorsport Joonas Lindroos has once in a lifetime chance to show his potential. If he is able to be close to Hänninen and Mikkelsen there might be future, but not an easy situation, because they have so much more experience of the Fabia...
Also will be interesting battle in the PCWRC between former Pirelli Star drivers Jarkko Nikara and Hayden Paddon. Flodin will be the next one...
Any of you know if Rantanen's or Therman's MINI is the Grifone one that Flodin used at rally Italy?
Flodin drove a WRC-light version in Italy.Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeD
Yes I know, but Grifone has the "kit" to upgrade to full WRC spec. so I wonder if they are the team (instead of Prodrive) for Therman or Rantanen.Quote:
Originally Posted by VFTS
Ford has announced the winners of the Roof Art Vote for the 2011 Rally Finland: Most "Liked" in the Roof Art Vote - Winners! | Facebook
That looks bloody awful lol!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobcat
I actually like them all. They are pictures which are totally out of context, and maybe it is just that, which makes them somewhat intriguing. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by tfp
Absolutely terrible... Would have expected something real (good loking) art made by top designers but now it looks like some kids have done those. And what does this food theme have anything do with rallying? Can't understand why Ford wants to ruin their vehicles with these ugly pics. Well, after all there seems to be people who really like how those roofs turned out so maybe somebody enjoys them :)Quote:
Originally Posted by tfp
The black livery they are using in France at the moment would have suited those cars much better.
I'm not looking forward to the helicopter footage in the powerstage now:-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallisauna
Are they actually going to use those attrocities for their roof design ? or was just for fun ??
Yes, but only for the Rally Finland.Quote:
Originally Posted by N.O.T
As an idea was nice but they should have used more rally relevant designs....for a example for finland they should design a pair of wings at the roof :)
I don't like the designs either, but isn't it a rip off from Citroën anyways? (apart from it being a so called contest). At least Citroën does it properly.
i have also thisGoogle Kääntäjä Saunalahti/Elisa prepaid mobile broadband and web stick. Very usefull here in Finland on my trips and works very well.
Almost in every where is now 3.6megabyte connection(I have summer cottage within 5km on SS Leustu finish, and there I have also this speed) :)
From Network Settings (from stick program) you can choose the speed/web what to use ( -MTS / HSDPA 900/2100 MHz and GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz)
NOTE! speed choose must be done before you connect- If you have a connection, close it and choose again and then connect.
Some more guides:
Google Kääntäjä
The ABC service stations mentioned in the previous post (Google Kääntäjä), have also a comprehensive network. You can fill up the car, have some food or burgers and buy some “ makkaraa ja kaljaa”.
Note, from the grocery store kaljaa only between 9:00 – 21:00
Ruokaa = food
Kahvila = Café
Myymälä = Grocery store
Kartta — ABC-liikennemyymälät (the google translate of this page was not successful)
RG2 released. Most of the material password protected like always.
Competitors - Neste Oil Rally Finland
Is there an existing itinerary for Lahti Historic? I know the stages they run (Friday: Hassi, Evo, Koukunmaa, Koivukehä, Jokimaa; Saturday: Leustu, Surkee, Urria), but 1st car times would be nice to know.
First NORF tests by Esapekka Lappi feat Citroen C2R2 Max:
http://www.harrinkuvat.1g.fi/kuvat/R..._Norf_pretest/
Hmmm... I don't like the roof design :\ Anyway, Ford really needs a 1-2 in Finland, possibly with guys like Ketomaa or Ostberg to take away points from Citroen, but it's very difficult it will happen...
I think Citroen will play in defense, to them it could even be ok to finish 3rd and 4th.
Should have been PG as well to rob Citroen on points...
I wish that could happen :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
I think Ogier will be fast here, fighting for the victory. Look at last year in Finland and the pace he has been doing this season.
I hope Jari-Mati wins, as long as the Fiesta holds up then it's a fair battle
Kimi doesn't score points for the manufacturer only for his icecube team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rallyper
I really hope that this guy would do a clean drive in NORF without at least any technical problems. By the performance in FRC I think he has the speed and can challenge the other R2 drivers.Quote:
Originally Posted by HarriK
PG has the speed but we all know how would it end :o .
:D
Your face is green with envy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Without envy.
#WRC Neste Oil Rally Finland 2011 Google Earth Map is out Programme du Rallye Wrc de Finlande 2011
Seeded, FIA approved entry list: http://www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi/a...6-52-38253.pdf
Lindroos, Mikkelsen and PGA are starting around 65th - that's very far down the order for Thursday stages - but gladly only for those 3 stages, I believe.
Lindroos is missing priority3, he should start within SWRCQuote:
Originally Posted by Hartusvuori
Is there supposed to be a motorshow in Helsinki the weekend before? It wasen't that great last year so if they do it, hope it's with better cars.
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Originally Posted by SubaruNorway
There is a Red Bull Motorshow with Loeb and Räikkönen.
Red Bull Show Run - Maailman parhaat rallikuskit Helsingissä!
And if you are into metal music, the weekend before rally there is Tuska Open Air metal festival in Helsinki w/ Morbid Angel, At The Gates, Devin Townsend, Katatonia, etc.
TUSKA OPEN AIR METAL FESTIVAL - Uutiset
I was thinking about the same about Lindroos priority status by the wildcard entry. Also PGA and Mikkelsen are P2, right - or at least were.
I know it`s a bit late, we have just decided to go to Finland rally, maybe some fellow forum members can point me in the right direction where to look for over night stay. We are 8 people. Please help me out :) !
It is a bit late, you're right.Quote:
Originally Posted by mm1
Have you tried this booking service, linked from the official site:
Accommodation - Neste Oil Rally Finland
Jämsä region's tourism service:
Jämsek Matkailu
Here's one for Himos (Jämsä) area, lots of cottages and beds, but huge demand also
[email:2fz85v3g]himoslomat@himoslomat.fi[/email:2fz85v3g]
http://www.nesterally.com/fi/nesterally/rallimajoitus
Ask them out. As far as I know many cottage's etc are booked well in advance, but try your luck :-)
Thanks a lot. Have tried a lot of them, hopefully something pops up.
Hope you'll find something good. Here's another listing of cottages, most withing 30km distance from service park: Jyväskylän Seudun Matkailu: KohdetiedotQuote:
Originally Posted by mm1
I booked a hotel in Mänttä, it`s not far away from Himos, hope I woun`t have to travel 200 km to get to the stages :)